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Old 07-26-2005, 09:08 AM
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Dash rattles

Anyone have any good suggestions on how to get rid of those annoying dashboard rattles that plague almost ever f body?
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Old 07-26-2005, 09:36 AM
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Re: Dash rattles

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Anyone have any good suggestions on how to get rid of those annoying dashboard rattles that plague almost ever f body?
It aint easy.

Start by taking the dash all apart and go for a ride.

Have a friend drive.

Look for rattles and make notes on how to fix them.

Reinstall a few pieces and go for another ride.

Lather, rinse repeat.
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Old 07-26-2005, 09:49 AM
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Re: Dash rattles

that sucks all sorts of D! there is not ghetto way...such as putting some foam pads up there?
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Old 07-26-2005, 09:50 AM
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Re: Dash rattles

subframe connectors help a lot. Beyond that, get some pieces of foam and stuff them between the dash pad and the underneath where it contacts, it will take a lot of time, but trial and error.
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Old 07-26-2005, 09:52 AM
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Re: Dash rattles

you just need a socket and some time. just tighten everything up. but be careful, the dash can be fragile.
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Re: Dash rattles

i have SFC's, but they didnt help too much...im just gonna start taking thing apart...tightning, an puttin padding there...arggg
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Old 07-26-2005, 09:55 AM
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Re: Dash rattles

where should i start taking things apart...i really dont want to take the dash out.
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Old 07-26-2005, 11:23 AM
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Re: Dash rattles

Dash-rattles in F-bodies give them character...kinda like the characters in Queer Eye for the Straight Guy....straight-up gay.

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Old 07-26-2005, 11:27 AM
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thats the only thing that pisses me off...its the little rattles. got some under the dash. drivers seat rattles. drivers side speaker rattles...arg
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